Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to ingest video materials

1.1 Liaise with production personnel to confirm requirements and timelines for treatment of source materials

1.2 Clearly identify source materials in a format compatible with available equipment

1.3 Set up and test equipment so requirements for treating source materials can be met

1.4 Report faults or problems with equipment and arrange for maintenance as required

1.5 Prepare destination media to receive inputs and set up equipment signals

1.6 Handle source materials and destination media with care to avoid damage throughout production process

2. Convert video materials

2.1 Test source materials for compatibility with input and converter parameters of conversion equipment

2.2 Check length, condition and format of destination media

2.3 Load source materials into appropriate equipment and transfer to required destination media in correct sequence

2.4 Apply appropriate conversions to source materials to achieve required formats

2.5 Set time codes and cue points to synchronise with equipment, making adjustments as required to meet technical and transmission requirements

2.6 Monitor transfers and recordings to check they meet quality and technical requirements 

2.7 Anticipate and take action to minimise potential problems that could delay completion of tasks within deadlines

2.8 Seek assistance or consult reference materials to resolve problems encountered with video conversions

3. Assist with production activity

3.1 Undertake additional transfers, dubs or copies of materials as required and save in required location

3.2 Assist with switching video sources live-to-air

3.3 Undertake editing of materials as required in close consultation with relevant production personnel

3.4 Author materials to a range of formats for distribution to clients and in-house

3.5 Complete and distribute documentation and originals or reformatted versions of source materials to relevant production personnel

4. Document and dispatch recorded material

4.1 Archive materials as instructed and transfer to appropriate archival format

4.2 Undertake accurate labelling and logging of materials and check for faults

4.3 Return source and other materials to originators in accordance with enterprise procedures

4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 4.1-4.3

• Recognises and interprets textual information from procedures and documentation

Writing

1.2, 1.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4

• Labels video materials legibly
• Completes relevant reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.4, 2.8, 3.2, 3.3

• Communicates ideas and requirements clearly and listens carefully to verbal instructions and discussions
• Uses simple language to confirm understanding of requirements and identify and report equipment issues

Numeracy

2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 4.2

• Recognises numerical information and uses basic mathematical equations to calculate measurements and synchronise time codes and cue points

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 1.6, 4.1, 4.3

• Understands and follows workplace procedures

Interact with others

1.1, 1.4, 2.8, 3.2, 3.3

• Collaborates with production personnel to complete production tasks

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.4, 2.6- 2.8, 3.1-3.5, 4.2, 4.4

• Sequences and schedules activities to meet timelines and manages relevant communication
• Monitors production progress, adjusting plans and resources to address problems
• Operates digital systems and equipment to capture, record and convert material for broadcast

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUABRD303 Prepare video material for television transmission

CUFBRD303A Prepare video material for television transmission

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Performance criteria edited to clarify requirements.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.